Busy times, but just thought I'd update to say, after a few more hassles regarding airports, I'm back in St Andrews and starting 2nd term. Had 2 tests yesterday (first day back!), of which psychology went mediocre, philosophy went really well. Also got back previous assignments, of which about the same: 16 on Psychology, 19 on Philosophy. Which is pretty good. I'm understanding the grades a bit better now--basically, a 17-20 is a "First", basically an A (with 20 being "the department will notify you separately if you get it") a 13-16 is an "Upper Second", essentially a B, 10-13 is a "Lower Second" which is an odd C equivalent, 7-10 is a "Third", and 5-7 is a "pass". The lower zones have fuzzier boundaries, ie for first year you need to get 5s, second year in the subject(s) you want to carry into honours you have to get a 12.5 or up, and your final degree I believe is an average of class grades in honours (not sure if 2nd year grades count toward it...they might). But anyways, I'm pretty happy.
Play rehearsal coming up tomorrow, birthday party for a girl upstairs tonight, 2 essays due on the 25th and another on the 29th, one more pre-final test at an undisclosed time...all in a day's work.
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Nice work on those projects, Bri. Glad things are beginning to make some sense and glad philosophy is where you're thriving, since that's what you went over for. (The one-on-one coaching from Cheolseung for 4 years didn't have anything to do with it, did it?)
Feel refreshed? Reenergized? Looking forward to launching into classes with renewed vigour? That's what spring break is supposed to be about!
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